Department Mission

The Physical Recreation program shares in the educational mission of the university
by offering opportunities to experience personal growth, social development, improve
physical and mental health, and to develop lifetime leisure skills for a healthier
lifestyle. The department organizes, administers, and promotes a broad program of
competitive, recreational, and educational activities for students, faculty, and staff
members at New Mexico Tech.

NMT Gym

The Gym is comprised of two large multipurpose gymnasiums, a weight and fitness room,
a bouldering wall, two racquetball courts, and one squash court. Additional recreational
areas include a large, multi-use athletic field, tennis courts, and a sand volleyball
court.

Students, employees, and members of the Socorro community can use Tech’s athletic
facilities. A valid student, faculty or staff identification card OR gym membership
is required for entry to the Gym. Full-time students and NMT employees are eligible
to receive passes for their spouse and dependent children (between the ages of 11
and 21). These are renewable each semester at no charge. Fees for Gym use are identified
below:

Students, faculty and staff as well as Socorro community members are encouraged to
take part in intramural sports which are held year round. Socorro community members
pay and intramural fee of $10.00 per league.

If a student is interested in developing a specific sporting skill or interested in
participating in a higher level of competition, the Physical Recreation Sports Clubs
program can provide just that!

Employment

The department employees a handful of students every semester. The positions include;
gym/weight room attendants, referees for soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball
AND score keepers for various sports.